#HealthBytes: 5 common mistakes men make in bed
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A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being. However, quite like the emotional ups and downs, there can be good times and bad times in the sexual equation between partners. Naturally, mistakes may happen, but can be prevented. Here are 5 common mistakes men make in bed, and what can be done about them.
Foreplay
Mistake #1: Not giving due attention to foreplay
Hitting the top gear without proper warming-up isn't the best of ideas, when trying to get intimate with your partner. Know that foreplay is one of the most important aspects of a sexual encounter. So, delay the climax, and indulge in kissing, touching, caressing, tickling, and anything to everything that your partner would like you to do. It will help set the right mood.
Taking back-seat
Mistake #2: Not taking the lead
Men, being overtly passive and lacking spontaneity or vigor, both in a relationship and during sex can really put their partners off. To make sex more alive and enjoyable, one should look to take the lead-role during intimate sessions, while guiding the woman to pleasure. However, doing a little role-switch, from time to time, is totally harmless, sometimes- actually quite fun.
Mouth shut!
Mistake #3: Not communicating effectively
Sex isn't about getting under the sheets and just silently doing the deed. Not discussing is a complete disaster for your sex life. It is advisable for men to communicate before, during, and after sex. One should bring up their fears and fetishes. It'll enhance both the pleasure and the relationship. However, constant blabbering isn't needed- moaning, facial expressions, and body language can help.
Monotony
Mistake #4: Not experimenting
Nothing more wrong can go with your sex life, than monotony. Always using the same setting, the one-and-only position, and similar lovemaking techniques will take all the fun out of your sex life. So, for the sake of a healthy and satisfying long-term sexual relationship, try out new lovemaking techniques, experiment with newer positions, switch the setting, or get hold of some sex-toys.
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Mistake #5: Ignoring (other) erogenous zones
Men need to understand that a woman's body is more than breasts and vagina. Women can feel sexual sensations from many bodily zones. Many women feel aroused by stimulation in neck area and navel. Men should also get playful with the clitoris to arouse her.